These are dried coconut in the form of a thin flakes. Coconut flakes are naturally sweet and has a nutty flavor and a soft texture. Excellent to sprinkle on salads, as well as making Indian Kormas and Thai curries. You can also add it to stir-fry, chutneys and herbs to make pestos. Coconut flakes are a great ingredient for fish, shellfish, meat, poultry and vegetable dishes. It is also used to garnish sweets and desserts. These flakes truly adds a unique lasting taste to the different kinds of Indian cooking!